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A recent study by the Australian National University (ANU) revealed that one in 10 men can suffer from postpartum depression (PPD). For the longest time, PPD was believed to only affect women.

Pregnant women are advised to alter their diet as they carry their babies to term.

In 1904, Ota Benga, a young Congolese "pygmy" arrived from Central Africa to be featured in an anthropology exhibit at the St. Louis World's Fair.

On Wednesday, more than 100 people—city officials, attorneys, community development organizations and residents—gathered at Brooklyn Borough Hall to weigh in on a controversial rezoning plan by the City that would have wide-reaching impac

Photo: Pen Center The Brooklyn Museum and PEN American Center present a reading of selected poems and other texts in support of Palestinian poet and art curator Ashraf Fayadh , who was sentenced to death by a Saudi court for apostasy, writing poetry

Repair the World fellows participate in a food rescue program as part of their commitment to food justice Photo: Alli Lesovoy When most people think of holidays, they think of annual celebrations.

The nurse wheeled me into the most sun-filled room that cold January morning. They were in a small basket, hugging each other tightly. The nurses dressed them in white garments with cute hats, with furry pink balls at the tip.

Notice an increase in rat spottings in the last year? According to Caroline Bragdon, New York City's health department specialist and resident rat expert, last winter's big snow events may have brought more rats out of hiding and onto the streets, sh

"The Hug: Closed Eyes and Smile" Harvey Stein, 1982 Courtesy: The Brooklyn Museum For 150 years, Coney Island has lured artists as a microcosm and icon of American culture.

Many have called depression a silent killer, but writer and singer Fayth Hope is bringing voice to her silent struggles. Even as a mental health counselor, the Birmingham, AL resident learned the value of seeking support outside of herself.